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September 2023 Little by Little campaign!
until September 22, 2023, at 23:59:59 EDT
Thanks to your support, over the past 3 months we have done the following:
Sterilizations - 250
Rabies Vaccinations - 358
Rescues - 136
Humane Education Programs - 3 schools and 90 children
Pet Cases - 83
Treatments - 2031
And more..
Some good news, Ghungroo, who we rescued over 2 months ago, has finally recovered from mange and has put much-needed meat on his bones. All thanks to your support.
In addition, we asked you for help with Omy 3 weeks ago. His case was one of the worst we had seen in years - maggots had eaten away the flesh on his face and part of his nose. Today, I am happy to report that there is no infection, and his skin is starting to grow back.
We will have to wait and see how things progress, but today he is a happy playful dog.
A lot of major work went on at DAR this month.
Thanks to a grant from The Benindi Fund, we were able to upgrade our water system so we never run out of water again! Also, we were able to rebuild our shed where our dog food kitchen is and many of our resident dogs live in order to keep them nice and warm and dry.
In addition, we sterilized 44 dogs, helped 24 pets, provided 626 treatments, and gave our dogs daily walks, meals, treats, and love, all thanks to your support.
Shweta is so happy that we won't run out of water. Scottie is very thankful for the new roof and walls to keep him warm and dry.
MONSOON MAGGOT WOUND FUNDRAISER: SAVE THE DATE
It is that time of year again when we have to prepare for the approximate 50 maggot wound cases we will see during monsoon season.
July 12th will be our annual fundraiser for monsoon. On this day, all donations of $100 and up will be matched, but please remember, every little bit counts when it comes to saving lives. Matching will start at July 12, 2023, at 09:00:00 EDT (click to see time in your area) and will end when matching funds run out, or on July 12, 2023, at 23:59:59 EDT, whichever comes first.
As always, we cannot thank each and every one of you enough for allowing us to continue this work. Your support fills our hearts and encourages us to keep going.
Deb Jarrett - DAR Founder and CEO
Ps, To see our new monsoon rescues click here.
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Thank you for another 4 months of support!
Without you, Patch and Amiya, both survivors of hit and runs, would never have had a second chance at life and become BFFs.
During the last 4 months (Nov - Feb) your donations and support have allowed us to do the following:
Adoptions: 1
Nothing makes us happier than teaching compassion and safety to a new generation in hopes of a better future!
FOCUS ON INCREASING STERILIZATION 2023
The struggle to find trained vets who will not leave NGO work for government jobs is ongoing - making it difficult to have a consistent spay/neuter program.
To get more vet help, we approached Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) to offer any vet who has completed their surgical certificate course the option to come volunteer at DAR and help us reach our goals.
The response was incredibly positive and we were able to kick off the program in February. With the help of vet volunteers, our Dr. Shaheem was able to complete 100 sterilizations, along with 6 life-saving surgeries.
In exchange for their time, we offered to cover food and lodging. The cost for 2 vet volunteers each month is $250, a small price to help us save more lives! Please consider giving to help us prevent more unwanted puppies and reduce the suffering.
Along with vets who had just completed their surgical courses, we were lucky enough to host Dr. Sumanthe Bedre, a top vet who works for WVS.
This is his second time at DAR. He spent 3 weeks with us last May to run our sterilization training and camp. Now he came back to volunteer!
Here is what he has to say about DAR:
I had an amazing time at DAR.Such a dedicated team, I would love to volunteer again in a few months if I get a chance.
You can also view a recap of our May camp with his comments in this video.
Thank you again for trusting us with donations to continue to help the street dogs of Dharamsala. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to email me here.
Deb Jarrett, Founder & Executive Director
PS: Did you know the best way to support DAR is to become a monthly donor? All new monthly donations (up to $200) will have their first donation matched at 100% after four (4) total payments.
Frasier, Bindi, and Jaffa all was to thank you for your support over the last 4 months!
Without you, none of them would have survived. Frasier would have died of maltreatment, Bindi from tick fever, and poor Jaffa from an untreated maggot wound. Today, they are healing and happy and looking forward to their next treat.
During the last 4 months (July - October) your donations and support have allowed us to do the following:
We ended October with a total of 729 sterilizations completed and we are determined, with your support, to hit our goal of 1000 by December 31st - the most we have ever done in a single year.
In addition, we completed our 6th annual Rabies Vaccination and Awareness Camp! We went out into the community for 10 days straight and provided 1285 street dogs and pet their annual vaccine. In addition, we handed out fliers to educate people on what to do if they get bit by an unknown and unvaccinated dog.
School Education Program Relaunch - Post Covid
Finally, in October, we were able to restart our Animal Buddies program in schools.
Our education program has had a profound effect on our community. People in their mid-twenties today, who were kids when we first started over a decade ago, are our biggest supporters. Without you, this would not be possible.
To launch our new program, we have been lucky enough to have one of our supporters, Julie Palais, write a book called Saathi, The Street Dog from Dharamsala, telling the story of a street dog who gets boiling water thrown on his back and needs to come to DAR for help. It is educational and inspirational. The children loved it and so did we!
Less than 2 months left of 2022 and We need Your Support More than Ever
Starting November 29th, Giving Tuesday, stay tuned for details on how your donations will be matched.
See just how you are making a difference and meet some of the current rescues you are helping by clicking THIS link.
Thank you again for your incredibly generous donations to allow us to improve the street animal welfare in Dharamsala. To see the whole program in action with daily updates, please follow us on Social Media. Links below. To get a behind the scenes look at our work, please follow us on ReelTime Animal Rescue's YouTube Channel.
Deb Jarrett, Founder & Executive Director
PS: Did you know the best way to support DAR is to become a monthly donor? All new monthly donations (up to $200) will have their first donation matched at 100% after four (4) total payments.
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Thank you for giving dogs like Uno a second change at life! Uno is one of the many dogs who are born on the street and hit by careless drivers. But because of you, he is at DAR healing.
During the last 3 months (Apr - June) your donations and support have allowed us to do the following:
In the first 6 month of 2022, we hit our annual goal for sterilizations reaching 500! So now we are doubling our goal to reach 1000 sterilizations in Dharamsala to help break the cycle of suffering for unwanted street dogs.
How did we achieve this? You helped fund our Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) Training and Camp
6 Vets & 3 Vet Assistants Trained. 204 dogs Sterilized/Vaccinated
As the Founder of DAR, I could never have imagined we would get to this place when we first started in 2008. I am so proud of our team and so thankful to all of you.
In a place like India, where there are and estimated 62 million dogs, our philosophy has always been to encourage locals to feed, care for, and adopt our street dogs. In addition, we encourage folks to get the dogs in their area vaccinated for rabies and sterilized.
Once you have a healthy population of dogs in your area (fed, cared for, sterilized, vaccinated) the human/street dog conflict will decline, compassion appears, and dogs are happier. Thank you for helping us on this journey.
Watch this Video to hear more about the training and what WVS said about their time with DAR.
SARGE WAS RESCUED ON TIME
When we found Sarge he was in a miserable state. He was in so much pain; his wound filled with hundreds of maggots. We immediately provided pain relief, removed the maggots, and gently cleaned and bandaged him.
Maggot wounds have the potential to become fatal within just a couple of days. Every monsoon street dogs suffer. Due to the extreme dampness of the weather, it's simply astounding how quickly maggots can consume an animal's tissue. Street dogs do not have the comfort of shelter from the rains that come.
Last year we handled 50 such cases during the monsoon season - from mid-June to Mid September. On Average, it costs $100 per patient to go from hurt to healed. So we need $5000 to be able to help the dogs in need during this time.
Now is your chance to help! WATCH VIDEO of Monsoon Maggot Would Survivor Here
TOMORROW, July 20th, every donation $100 and will qualify for a Bonus Incentive from GlobalGiving. Click here to donate http://goto.gg/56268
Help Our Friends Get Through Monsoon! Any amount helps!
Thank you again for your incredibly generous donations to allow us to improve the street animal welfare in Dharamsala. To see the whole program in action with daily updates, please follow us on Social Media. Links below.
Deb Jarrett, Founder & Executive Director
PS: Did you know the best way to support DAR is to become a monthly donor? All new monthly donations (up to $200) will have their first donation matched at 100% after four (4) total payments.
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Thank you for your support from Jan - March of 2022.
Our goal for this year is to reduce suffering in two ways:
1. Increasing the amount of sterilizations and vaccinations we perform during the year.
2. Increasing adoptions.
The outcome of both will lower the population of dogs living on the street and in turn improve their welfare. There will be less resources to fight over, less puppies being born, and more dogs in homes.
These are lofty goals as Covid and other factors have prevented increases over the past two years. However, we have some exciting plans in place. Starting at the end of April, Worldwide Veterinary Services will be coming up to Dharamsala to run a 2 - week training for 6 vets and 2 vet assistants on best practices for sterilization camps and programs. Following the training we will run a 1-week camp with a goal of sterilizing 300 dogs.
Following this, we will be able to run future camps and increase our monthly numbers to help stabilize population and decrease suffering! We are so excited.
Stay tuned for an appeal for the 50% Matching campaign, April 4 - 8, to learn how you can help fund this project.
Increasing Local Adoption
Even though more and more locals are feeding and caring for dogs on the street, adoptions have remained stagnant. Starting in January, we began an awareness campaign called "I Love Desi Dogs." It features locals and Indian celebrities who have adopted street dogs and sharing why these dogs are the best!
These images and videos are being shared on social media to spread the word. Change takes time, but we know it can happen. Just look at our latest adoption! Little John was abused and left with broken legs on the street. Now he is in a loving home with Dharamsala local, Nandan.
Meet Some of the Dogs who have a Second Chance at Life Because of You!
Because of your support, Jovie and Tango received life-saving amputations after being hit by cars. Bee was allowed the time she needed to rest safely and began to walk again. Timmy, became pain free after the abuse he suffered. Timmi got his fur and his mojo back!
We cannot do what we do without you, so thank you!
Stay safe and healthy. With gratitude,
Deb Jarrett - Founder and Executive Director
Deb Jarrett, Founder & Executive Director
PS: Did you know the best way to support DAR is to become a monthly donor? All new monthly donations (up to $200) will have their first donation matched at 100% after four (4) total payments.
Links:
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